'Universal Credit has helped me find a job I love - here's how it can support you too'

Universal Credit is flexible, making it easier to take part-time and short-term jobs as a stepping stone into work without worrying about losing out. It tops up your earnings to make sure you’re better off in work, and claims don’t close just because you work over a certain number of hours.
At 46, Jayne Parkes found herself unemployed for the first time, and made a claim online for Universal Credit.
She met her work coach, Jenny, who helped Jayne get a part-time cleaning role while she looked for something longer term.
Jenny says: “Jayne told me she would love to get a driving job. I told... read more

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